Hike Type: Out-and-Back
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Belvidere Mountain via Long Trail
From the parking lot on Route 118, hike north on the LT. After about 0.2 mi, the trail bears west as you begin hiking over new tread (GMC crews relocated nearly one mile of Long Trail to follow a more sustainable grade on public land in 2025 and 2026). The new trail, built with a combination of a mini-excavator…
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Harmon Hill via Long Trail South
From the large parking lot on Route 9, carefully cross the road to continue on the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail South. Climb steeply up a stone staircase, which has been restored by the Long Trail Patrol crew in recent years. After 0.6 mi., the ascent becomes more gradual before cresting Harmon Hill (1.8 mi.). This hill is maintained as early successional…
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Thundering Falls Boardwalk
From the River Road parking area follow a 900 foot long, 3-5 foot-wide, boardwalk, and stone dust path. This trail goes along a portion of the Appalachian Trail (AT) to Thundering Falls. The boardwalk crosses over the Ottauquechee River and through the open Ottauquechee River floodplain. The trail then ascends to a viewing platform overlooking…
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Thundering Falls to Kent Pond
This hike follows the Appalachian Trail over the Thundering Falls Boardwalk, past the impressive Thundering Falls. Continue past the waterfall over moderate terrain to the edge of Kent Pond. Follow the trail as along the edge of the pond, ending at Rt. 100 (2.4 mi). Return on the Appalachian Trail to River Rd. Thundering Falls…
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Shrewsbury Peak Trail
Shrewsbury Peak is a wonderful day hike option that may have fewer crowds than nearby Killington and Pico Peak. From the Shrewsbury Trail parking lot on North Shrewsbury CCC Road, follow the Shrewsbury Peak Trail past Russell Hill Shelter and gradually then steeply climb to the summit of Shrewsbury Peak (3720’) for 1.8 mi. At…
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Pico Peak
From the Deer Leap/Pico Peak parking area on Route 4, take the Sherburne Pass Trail south gradually climbing for 2.7 miles to Pico Camp, a small four-sided shelter. Ski trails allow for nice views along the way. Note that the trail crosses a few ski trails and service roads, which can be confusing; follow the blue blazes. From Pico Camp, follow the Pico Link trail for 0.4…
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Killington Summit via Bucklin Trail
Killington (4235′) is the highest peak in the Coolidge Range. The Bucklin Trail is located on the western side and is the most direct approach to the summit. At Brewer’s Corners parking lot navigate to the Bucklin Trail. The trail gradually follows an old road for about 2 miles before leaving the road and…
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Killington Summit via Sherburne Pass Trail
For a longer trip to the top of Vermont’s second-highest peak, take the Sherburne Pass Trail south from the parking lot at Rt 4. Pass Pico Camp (2.7 mi) and continue another 0.4 mi to an intersection with the Long Trail at Jungle Junction (3.1 mi). Follow the LT South as it gradually climbs for 2.3 miles to Cooper Lodge, the highest shelter on the Long Trail…
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Bamforth Ridge Shelter
From the parking area, hike south on the Long Trail. Cross a bridge over Gleason Brook (0.6 mi), then on to Duxbury Window, a beautiful lookout over the Winooski Valley with a bench (1.6 mi). Note that most of the hike is a gradual incline, but the trail is fairly steep for a short stretch just before the Window. Continue past the lookout…
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Burrows Trail
See the results of a three-year restoration of the extremely popular Burrows Trail, completed by GMC and FPR in 2024. This trail is steep and difficult, but the work put in by crews over the last three years has made the footing a lot more manageable. There are a few new re-routes on the lower part…